City attorney--Authority

Except to the extent inconsistent with the appendix to chapter 16-18 , the city attorney shall: (1) Furnish an opinion upon any matter relating to the affairs of the municipality or the official duties of municipal officers; (2) Conduct the prosecution of all actions or proceedings arising out of the violation of any ordinance; and (3) Perform any other professional services as required by ordinance or directed by the governing body. Source: SL 1890, ch 37 , art VII, § 1; RPolC 1903, § 1247; SL 1913, ch 119 , § 68; RC 1919, § 6297; SL 1925, ch 248 ; SDC 1939, § 45.1129; SL 1957, ch 247 ; SL 1992, ch 60 , § 2; SL 2026, ch 33 , § 17.